We must ensure that future defense spending decisions are strategically informed and focused on priorities and risks.
The Department recognizes the defense industrial base is more global, commercial, and financially complex than ever befo...
We remain committed to preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The Department will give priority consideration to those military installations with schools having the most serious cap...
The killing of Osama bin Laden was a great victory, but our mission in Afghanistan is to ensure that it can never again ...
I share Secretary Gates' view that the 'protection of the United States from the threat of ballistic missile attack is a...
I believe we should do everything possible within the law to gather information, and I agree with those who state that i...
Any future nuclear reductions must strengthen deterrence of potential regional adversaries, maintain strategic deterrenc...
Any reductions in the Army and the Marines Corps will be based on security considerations in Iraq and Afghanistan as wel...
The United States will continue to hold detainees in accordance with the authority provided by the 2001 Authorization fo...
Iran should respect Iraqi sovereignty and end its support to those who promote terrorism in Iraq.
The DOD cannot ignore these risks to its national security missions.
I take the Nation's defense very seriously, as I know all Members of Congress do.
Yes. In order for DOD to develop, field, and maintain high-quality equipment, it must rely on a robust and capable defen...
I agree with the President that all options should remain on the table to address Iran's illicit activities.
Our goal has been to cooperate with Russia where we have common interests but not at the expense of our principles or ou...
I share your concern about the increased violence levels in Mexico and the threats posed by transnational criminal organ...
The United States and Russia conducted a robust and successful missile defense exercise program, with five exercises con...
